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Wednesday, January 26, 2011

This week, part two of our interview with Durita Holm (pictured above), a Faroese woman who sailed around the world when she was 20. Then we visit a village where the "contrast" knob has been turned up to 11.

Sunday, January 23, 2011

We’ll have part two of Durita Holm’s interview in a few days, but first, we take a moment to wish ourselves happy birthday.

The Faroe Islands Podcast turns two this week, so we (Tollak and Matt) sit down to discuss the origins of the show and remember our favorite moments of the past two years. The show is that conversation, presented with minimal editing. It’s our little birthday present to you. Anyone who listens will understand the significance of the less-than-flattering photo at the top of this post.

And while we’ve got your attention, let’s highlight a serious oversight during the discussion. We listed some of our favorite interviews of the past two years, but neglected to mention the show featuring Stanley Samuelsen. It wasn’t really an interview show, so I guess our minds didn’t register it as an interview. But it’s among our favorite things we’ve ever done, and we should’ve mentioned it. Also Marius. He did a great performance for us in 2009. If you haven’t heard it, you should go back into the archives and find it. It’s excellent.

So happy birthday to us, and thanks to all of you for listening to us and telling your friends about what we do. Our audience has grown a lot in the past two years, and it’s almost all through word of mouth. Thank you.

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Note: Because part two of Durita Holm’s interview will post in a couple of days, this show will only be up on our media player for about 48 hours. If that’s how you like to listen, might we suggest you do it now?

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

This week, we talk to Birgir Kruse about the migration patterns of Faroese people and how they compare to those of salmon. Plus, we head off to the cold beach at Hvalba and make a sour face (pictured above). Also, we listen to some artists playing this year's G! Festival.

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Tuesday, January 4, 2011

While recording some natural sound in the village of Æðuvík, we struck up a conversation with a man who was walking by. That brief chat forms the core of this week's podcast. We talk about New Year's Eve, sheep shearing, and brutal winter weather.

Past guests & shows

Episode 8:

In this special edition of the podcast, we travel to Portland, Oregon to talk with the leader of Faroese metal band Tyr. We also ask some people in line what they know about the Faroes, and take a drive to the bottom of the ocean.

Guest: Heri Joensen

Episode 7:

In this mini-podcast, we hear the remainder of Jenny's interview, get an update on a Danish reality program, and get a preview of next week's special podcast.

Guest: Jennifer Henke

Episode 6:

In episode six, we speak with an American woman who splits her time between San Francisco and the Faroes. We also meet a Faroese musician who won the right to play at South by Southwest in Austin. And we take a stroll among the trees (what few there are) in Torshavn.

Guests: Jennifer Henke and Høgni Lisberg

Episode 5:

In this episode, we hear about the Faroese music scene, learn about a pivotal moment in Faroese history, and listen to the Law Thing.

Guests: Jón Tyril and Hans Andrias Sølvará

Episode 4:

In episode four, we get a lesson in the history of Faroese politics, learn about a TV series being shot in the Faroes, and take a trip to the airport.

Guest: Hans Andrias Sølvará

Episode 3:

In this episode, we learn about the upcoming G! Festival, talk to the woman responsible for attracting tourists to the Faroe Islands, and stand in the center of Torshavn.

Guest: Elin Brimheim Heinesen

Episode 2:

In the second edition of the podcast, we debunk some common myths about the Faroe Islands, take a walk through the mall, and try once more to pronounce the word "Torshavn."

Guest: Michael Paul Reveal

Episode 1:

In this first edition of the Faroe Islands Podcast, we hear a little news about the Faroes, get some background on the islands, and hear a field recording taken in Torshavn. That, and the host mispronounces some Faroese words.